Question

    Consider the following Statements. (i) National

    Animal Disease Control Programme was launched to control Foot & Mouth Disease and brucellosis. (ii) This will be done by vaccinating 100 per cent cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pig population for FMD and 100 per cent bovine female calves of 4-8 months of age for brucellosis. (iii) This scheme provides 50 per cent financial assistance.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An ambitious scheme “National Animal Disease Control Programme” (NADCP) for control of Foot & Mouth Disease and brucellosis has been approved. This will be done by vaccinating 100 per cent cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pig population for FMD and 100 per cent bovine female calves of 4-8 months of age for brucellosis. This scheme provides 100 per cent financial assistance. The first round of FMD vaccination has been completed in 11 states. So far, cumulative 16.91 crore animals have been vaccinated against FMD, as per information received from states.

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